Philemon 1:14

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But I won't do anything unless you agree to it first. I want your act of kindness to come from your heart, and not be something you feel forced to do.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:17

But we are happy, because everyone has voluntarily given you these things. You know what is in everyone's heart, and you are pleased when people are honest.

Psalm 110:3

Your glorious power will be seen on the day you begin to rule. You will wear the sacred robes and shine like the morning sun in all your strength.

1 Corinthians 9:17

If I preach because I want to, I will be paid. But even if I don't want to, it is still something God has sent me to do.

1 Corinthians 9:7

Do soldiers pay their own salaries? Don't people who raise grapes eat some of what they grow? Don't shepherds get milk from their own goats?

2 Corinthians 1:24

We are not bosses who tell you what to believe. We are working with you to make you glad, because your faith is strong.

2 Corinthians 8:12

It doesn't matter how much you have. What matters is how much you are willing to give from what you have.

2 Corinthians 9:5

So I have decided to ask Titus and the others to spend some time with you before I arrive. This way they can arrange to collect the money you have promised. Then you will have the chance to give because you want to, and not because you feel forced to.

2 Corinthians 9:7

Each of you must make up your own mind about how much to give. But don't feel sorry that you must give and don't feel that you are forced to give. God loves people who love to give.